I did some heavy yardwork yesterday and was completely drained. I am not nearly as sore as I was. I have to keep moving. This is not news to me. Also not news to me is the fact that I don't always do what I know is best. URGH!!

I am working on scheduling some swimming into my weeks. This will definitely help.

Great job!!! I hear you about the soreness though. My girlie arms and back are not used to doing pullups and pushups with such intensity. But then again, I love the pain, because then I know that I have pushed my body to its limits (and sometimes beyond). Know what I mean. anyway, great job, and let me know how the swimming goes. I've thought of that, as a crosstrain to running, but havent gotten there yet. Take care!

Started back today. The back pain is finally gone. If I give in to it - it gets worse. I worked it out with stretching, some aerobic work and IBUPROFEN.
I've determined that the source is out-of-shape abs. I'm definitely a person who's pain is caused by opposing muscles. My back hurts bcause of my "front."

Did the L1D1 and stopped like last time before the 20 mins was up. The good news is: I got the door gym. So, my pullups were more like pullups than ever. I probably pulled about 180 - 190 lbs of my 230. I also warmed up on the stationary bike for 5 mins and stretched after every couple of rounds of the L1D1 combination.

I put my back out this past January and felt crippled by it for several weeks. I just finished 9 weeks, 2X/wk, of physical therapy specifically working on my core, while doing simplfit 3X/week. Though I still have a spare tire, I can definately tell the difference.

Do planks on a stability ball if you have access to one. Hang in there and keep up the good work!